Hazardous Waste Collection To Be Held In West Chester

WEST CHESTER, PA — It's that time of year again: household hazardous waste collection events will be held around Chester County in the coming weeks.

An event will take place in West Chester on October 13 at the Government Services Center on 601 Westtown Road.

“With warmer weather on the horizon, I know that many of us are taking on home projects, preparing for garage sales, or just doing some spring cleaning,” State Sen. Andy Dinniman said. “If you come across dangerous chemicals in your basement, shed, or garage, you can safely and properly dispose of them at any of these events.”

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No electronics, items more than 220 pounds or 25 gallons, metal drums, or items from businesses will be accepted. Proof of residency may be required, organizers said.

According to Dinniman's office, the following items will be accepted: paint thinners, turpentine, oil-based paints, stains and varnish, swimming pool chemicals, weed killers, pesticides, rodent poison, joint and caulking compounds, asphalt sealers, septic tank degreasers, fuel additives, transmission/brake fluid, antifreeze, gasoline, kerosene, car batteries, drain openers, adhesives and solvents, mothballs, household cleaners, rechargeable batteries, mercury-bearing items and propane cylinders (under 20 lbs).

The following items will not be accepted: used motor oil, appliances, fire extinguishers, tires, asbestos, explosives and ammunition, gas cylinders and tanks, alkaline batteries, PCBs, medical waste, radioactive waste, unidentified waste, commercial and industrial waste, mercury thermostats, and Freon.

See more information on accepted items here.

Here is the full event schedule:

• Saturday, April 7 Center for Arts and Technology – Pickering Campus (Chester County Technical College High School) 1580 Charlestown Road Phoenixville, PA 19460

• Saturday, April 21 Octorara High School 226 Highland Road Atglen, PA 19310

• Saturday, May 19 Owen J. Roberts Middle School 881 Ridge Road Pottstown, PA 19465

• Friday, June 22 Coatesville Learning Center (Same as CAT Brandywine Entrance/Veteran’s Drive) 1635 East Lincoln Highway Coatesville, PA 19320

• Saturday, September 8 Oxford School District Administrative Building 125 Bell Tower Lane Oxford, PA 19363

• Saturday, October 13 Government Services Center 601 Westtown Road West Chester, PA 19380

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